Title: Data Scientist

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business

Department: UNT-Ctr-LSCM-131720

Job Location: Austin

Salary: $100.00 per hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Center for Logistics & Supply Chain Management aims to facilitate the formulation and implementation of research and education necessary to produce effective strategies and qualified people to meet the rapidly changing knowledge demands of the 2000s.

We conduct all our activities with a conscience focus on high ethical standards, the pursuit of excellence, and respect for all individuals. Our value propositions include:

• Provide networking opportunities for our industry partners and students to help facilitate internships and permanent employment.
• Provide logistics industry professionals with preferred opportunities for continuing education courses and workshops, certificate programs, executive roundtables, symposiums, and conferences.
• Provide our industry partners with resources and opportunities to network among corporations, faculty, business experts, leaders and researchers.
• Provide educational and learning opportunities in the form of research reports and seminars.
• Provide industry professionals with a forum to create a long-term impact on the education of future logistics professionals.
• Help industry partners meet their responsibilities to advance the educational opportunities for students and their employees, and improve the supply of professionals available to industry, which advances DFW as a world-class logistics center and creates a better quality of life in the North Texas Region.

Position Overview

The Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to provide mentorship and support research in database management, data analysis and data visualization through the development of dashboards. The position entails variable hours based on needs identified up to 20 hours. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated understanding of data visualization principles, dashboard design best practices, and proficiency in relevant software tools. Responsibilities include all of the following.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Experience:

• Proven experience in data visualization and dashboard creation.
• Proven experience with data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience mentoring or teaching others is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in data visualization and dashboard tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web-based data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Plotly).
• Knowledge of database management systems.
• Experience with statistical analysis.

Work Schedule:

20 hours per week, variable

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.